A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

A splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two comedies. The entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. September 4 remarks: Alfresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray. Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Billy West and Club…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

When a first-class programme will be presented, including a splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two excellent comedies, the entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. Performance commences at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also Billy West and Cub Comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-04 - 1920-10-04
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Select Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Wednesday and Thursday, 'Cora,' the tale of an artist's model featuring Emily Stevens. Friday and Saturday, Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Nightly at 7.15…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' 'Around the Town' and Lloyd comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the Pathe serials 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also 'Around the Town' and Lloyd comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the most exciting of all Pathe serials, 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also 'Around the Town' and Lloyd Comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Six million votes were cast in the Sunday Pictorial Film Contest resulting as follows: 1. 'Way Down East,' 475,649 votes; 2. 'Orphans of the Storm,' 447,428 votes; 3. 'The Kid,' 446,216 votes; 4. 'The Four Horsemen,' 436,470 votes; 5. 'Queen of Sheba…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

As thrilling and dramatic as 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's greatest photoplay, 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

Tonight we are screening for the last time the great racing picture, 'Garrison's Finish' with Jack Pickford. Tomorrow we have Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin,' Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn' and Coronet Review. We have just received D. W. Griffith's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin,' Larry Semon in 'Dewdrop Inn.' Coming: 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.' The Grand: No public…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-23
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Griffith's greatest 'Orphans of the Storm' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-27
Summary:

Tomorrow, D. W. Griffith in 'Orphans of the Storm' with Lillian and Dorothy Gish. Tonight and tomorrow only, do not miss the big B. A. T. film of 'The Shanghai Interport Regatta,' showing how the Hongkong crews fared recently at Henli.